Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Documentary | Music
6.9
Release Date
October 25, 1988
Duration
90 min
Status
Released
Language
en
Overview
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Casts
Self
Jimmy Cleveland
Self (archive footage)
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self
Nellie Monk
Self - Narrator (voice)
Samuel E. Wright
Self
Harry Colomby
Self
Nica De Koenigswarter
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